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Nagaland Leads India with 111 Lawmakers Switching Parties Since 2022
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 07:31 PM
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A recent tally shows Nagaland has the highest number of party defections in India, with 111 legislators changing allegiance since 2022.
A data-driven report compiled by Telangana Today indicates that Nagaland tops the nation in terms of party defections, with 111 lawmakers having shifted their political affiliation since 2022. The count aggregates all recorded switches across state assemblies and the Lok Sabha, highlighting a pronounced trend of fluid party loyalties in the northeastern state.
The figure places Nagaland well ahead of other states, where the number of defections remains considerably lower. Analysts attribute the high turnover to the region's coalition-driven politics and frequent realignments ahead of elections.
Under the anti‑defection law, legislators who change parties may face disqualification unless they meet specific criteria. The surge in switches has prompted calls for stricter enforcement to preserve legislative stability.
While the data reflects a broader national pattern of shifting allegiances, Nagaland's position underscores the unique political dynamics at play in the state’s assembly.
The figure places Nagaland well ahead of other states, where the number of defections remains considerably lower. Analysts attribute the high turnover to the region's coalition-driven politics and frequent realignments ahead of elections.
Under the anti‑defection law, legislators who change parties may face disqualification unless they meet specific criteria. The surge in switches has prompted calls for stricter enforcement to preserve legislative stability.
While the data reflects a broader national pattern of shifting allegiances, Nagaland's position underscores the unique political dynamics at play in the state’s assembly.